Representative of the highest point of the musclecar era and one of the rarest production Pontiacs ever, the 1970 GTO Judge Ram Air IV Convertible presented here is one of only 17 Ram Air IV examples built, only twelve of which are known to still exist. This unique Judge is made further exclusive by virtue of its console-shifted Turbo Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission; only six 1970 RA IV Judge convertibles were so equipped, and in this case both engine and transmission are original to the car. The L76 V-8 is pure GTO: 4 bolt main block, high-lift cam with 1.65:1 rocker arms working in round-port heads, special aluminum intake manifold and high-flow cast iron headers, all topped with that famous Ram Air intake system sealed to twin hood scoops.

The GTO’s fresh-air power and stout driveline are only part of its magic; special suspension, power steering and disc brakes made these cars the best-handling midsize machines of their era. The untrimmed Rally wheels and Firestone Wide Ovals are integral visual clues to the car’s identity.

As any Pontiac fan will tell you, nothing beats this car’s timeless styling and executive-class interior appointments. One of the most attractive colors in the 1970 GM catalogue, the handsome Atoll Blue paint is well accented by the White top, and those multi-hued graphics pull it all together on this big Poncho classic. Inside is all the luxury and finish collectors love in the GTO: high grade Blue vinyl upholstery, woodgrain console and dash trim, the classic Black three-spoke Formula steering wheel and plenty of brightwork, including the engine-turned switchplate.

Correctly restored and professionally detailed, this exceedingly rare and valuable Ram Air Judge’s documentation includes a PHS report and a copy of the original Protect-O-Plate.

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